Navratri is here and the Studio Ghibli image generation trend is taking over the world. From personal moments to wedding pictures, people are using ChatGPT to turn their treasured pictures into Ghibli-style artworks.
And with the spirit of Navratri, we asked ChatGPT to generate Studio Ghibli style portraits of Maa Durga and her 9 avatars, and the results are beautiful to say the least.
Even without ChatGPT plus, with just a little bit of wait, and the right prompts, we were able to get AI generated pictures of Maa Durga's avatars, from Shailputri to Siddhidatri, and they are all stunning to see.
On day 1 of Navratri, people worship Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the mountains, amd the one who represents purity and strength. She rides a bull, holding a trident and lotus, showing people the power of nature. Devotees all over the world pray to her for stability and grounding in life.
For the image generation, we asked ChatGPT to create a 'Ghibli style portrait of Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the mountains, with a trident in hand, and a bull as her vahan'.
On the 2nd day, Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped. She signifies devotion, meditation, and sacrifice and is depicted as walking barefoot, holding a japa mala in one hand and a kamandaluwater pot in the other.
It is said that worshipping Maa Brahmacharini brings wisdom, patience, and inner strength to her devotees.
Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on the 3rd day of Navratri, and she has a half-moon (Chandra) on her forehead, shaped like a bell. She rides a lion and has ten hands carrying divine weapons and is fierce in destroying evil but remains calm and compassionate towards her devotees.
On the 4th day, devotees pray to and worship Maa Kushmanda, the one who rides her lion with divine powers and weapons in hand. She is believed to have created the universe with her divine smile and has eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and a pot filled with nectar. She radiates energy and light, bringing warmth and strength to the world. Devotees pray to her for health, prosperity, and spiritual energy.
Maa Skandmata is the mother of Lord Kartikeya, also called by the name Skanda, and is worshipped on the 5th day of Navratri. She is often shown riding a lion and holds her son in her lap while having four arms. She is the epitome of a mother’s love, protection, and care.
On the 6th day of Navratri, Maa Katyayani is worshipped. She is a fierce form of Maa Durga Durga, born from the divine energy of the gods to destroy the demon Mahishasura. She rides a lion and carries weapons in her four hands and is the epitome of strength and prowess.
It is said that being devoted to Maa Katyayani brings bravery, determination, and success in life.
Maa Kalaratri is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri and she is the fiercest form of Maa Durga. It is said that she has a dark complexion, disheveled hair, and a powerful presence that can send shivers down the enemies spine.
She destroys all negative forces, demons, and evil energies and carries a sword, blessing her devotees with protection and fearlessness.
On the 8th day, or Ashtami of Navratri, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. She is often shown wearing a white attire, serene expressions on her face, and with an aura that feels like purity, peace, and calm. She rides a bull and holds a trident and a drum in her hands.
On the 9th and final day of Navratri, Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped. She is the Goddess who gives supernatural powers (siddhis) and wisdom to her devotees and is shown with four arms, seated on a lotus.
It is said that Maa Siddhidatri gives people the blessings of success, spiritual knowledge, and divine energy.